The January Anomaly Refers to the Phenomenon Where Stock Prices

question 56

Multiple Choice

The January anomaly refers to the phenomenon where stock prices

• A) Decline in December.
• B) Decline in January.
• C) Rise in January.
• D) Decline in December and rise in January.
• E) Rise in December and decline in January.

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